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HI HR45
Resolution
Status
3/2/2018
Primary Sponsor
Calvin Say
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AI Summary
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Urges University of Hawaii at Manoa and University of Hawaii at Hilo to offer additional online degree and certificate programs.
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Notes that increasing numbers of U.S. higher education institutions are offering online programs, and online courses are now established as part of American and international education systems.
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Identifies that both UH campuses currently offer only limited online degree and certificate programs.
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Contends that expanded online offerings would provide more convenient, accessible, and affordable education options for local, national, and global students.
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Argues that additional online programs could generate financial benefits by attracting more tuition-paying students while reducing costs for capital improvements like classrooms and parking facilities.
Legislative Description
Urging The University Of Hawaii At Manoa And University Of Hawaii At Hilo To Offer Additional Online Degree And Certificate Programs.
University of Hawaii at Manoa and at Hilo
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Souki excused (1).
3/28/2018